Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

Councillor Mullin introduced the report and explained that issues surrounding CCTV could be emotive.  Members of the public generally felt comforted by the camera installations, however, austerity had forced many local authorities to seriously consider the role and funding of CCTV systems.

                        The report set out a number of options relating to CCTV installation.  Relocation of the service to Wrexham had continued to be explored for some time.  This option would provide a joint CCTV service managed by Wrexham, with Flintshire remaining responsible for fibre costs and camera maintenance and replacement.

The Chief Officer (Housing and Assets) believed the option to merge services would provide the necessary resilience for both partners and would manage costs more effectively.

                        North Wales Police derived the most benefit from the service despite contributing the least financially.  This needed to be addressed.

                        Members welcomed the proposals which demonstrated a good example of collaboration with a neighbouring authority and aligned with the Theme ‘Safer Communities’ in the Council Plan.

            RESOLVED:

That the merging of the CCTV monitoring function with Wrexham County Borough Council be supported.